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  1. wrvond

    How long should fresh water pumps last?

    There may not be a problem with your pump. When a pump cycles on and off it normally indicates a leak somewhere in the system. With the system pressurized, start checking all the water line connections looking for a leak. The size of the leak is directly proportional to the time between cycles.
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    Mid-90's 270 Sundancer Thread

    Sorry to hear you’re going to sell your boat. Admittedly, I considered selling mine, too. A realistic assessment of what I have caused me to decide to keep this boat. It’s not the fanciest at the marina, but is dead reliable and cleans up purty.
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    AC pump

    I’ve seen taped up wire nuts used, but much prefer water proof crimp connectors.
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    Recharged Batteries - No Power

    I don’t know what “dump batteries and switch “ means, but I wonder if you have done any kind of work in the area of the VHF radio. There is a heavy gage wire with a large blue connector in there that will shut down pretty much all the 12 volt functions if unplugged.
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    old gas-will it still be good?

    Clearing that could be as easy as spraying water into the overboard discharge. Not that it’s your problem to deal with, just can’t help thinking about possible solutions to problems...
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    Ads and more ads... what gives

    Not unless I’m surfing in my sleep!
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    For those refilling a compass...

    There you go. Everybody has a different experience. My compass repair was an epic fail, too - hence the new compass. Of course, Being a river boater I really didn't need a new compass, or even a working one. Just my CDO that says "everything must work correctly".
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    For those refilling a compass...

    While they may not be that expensive, it can be difficult to find an exact replacement. I purchased a new compass with the exact same number as the old one, but it used four mounting screws instead of three, so I had to buy a 90* drill attachment to drill four new holes. By the time you figure...
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    Help!!!! Cabin steps/door

    I believe you are going to have to remove the helm panel in order to place the door on it's tracks, then reinstall the helm panel. It does look like it might be possible to remove that lower track, slip the door into the upper track and then install the lower track. That little chrome thing at...
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    Ads and more ads... what gives

    I tried Chrome once but just couldn't get the hang of it for some reason... So now I'm wondering which of our advertisers owns this ad :rolleyes: :D
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    Ads and more ads... what gives

    I'll say "no" since I have 11.4.1, see the empty spaces between each post and see ads within posts. Got an ad for Slidebelts - don't know what Slidebelts is, and never looked at them anywhere else online. Additionally, I'm seeing a plethora of ads on Firefox on my Linux laptop. Lending Tree...
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    Mid 90's Sundancer 270 Questions re: mpg & trailering

    I haven’t paid an awful lot of attention to that area but it seems like there would be a problem with the framing. And what exactly would you do with the vent? Leaving it in place would create a serious trip hazard. 20 somethings nimble enough to climb over the dash should have no problem with...
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    Speakers for my Classic

    Crutchfield has always been my goto for all things audio. I've looked at their 6.5" speakers and it looks like you might have to reuse your existing grills or paint the new ones white, though. https://www.crutchfield.com/g_400/All-Car-Speakers.html?tp=105&pg=1#&nvpair=FFSpeaker_Size|6-1/2
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    diesel trucks-worth it?

    Near Weston then. I just delivered a camper to a new dealership in Weston last Friday. They were preparing a fifth wheel that was bought by a pipeliner - could be his buddy’! I prefer living in a camper over a motel any day. One of our kids lives in our fifth wheel on our property. Anybody with...
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    I'm a liar

    Sometimes you just have to shake your head and laugh. No harm done to anything more valuable than your ego. Fun story!
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    diesel trucks-worth it?

    Where in WV? It seems that right now the main concentration of pipeline work is on Route 50 between Parkersburg and Clarksburg or on Route 35 in Putnam County. Of course, they are everywhere - I think our population has quadrupled lately! On the subject of diesel vs. gas - I daily drive a 6.7L...
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    Removing water spots from windshield

    For glass that has been etched, you'll need to use a mechanical method to remove the spots and smooth the surface of the glass. There are many products available in terms of polishes - you can pretty much choose any one you want, from jeweler's rouge to McGuire's glass polish. The real key is...
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    1994 280 Sun Runner

    The only way I know is to weigh boat and trailer at a CAT scale then weigh just the trailer.
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    Mid-90's 270 Sundancer Thread

    Thanks for the links. After looking at the prices of these things, I decided mine are fine for now. :D What's the status of your repairs, Mike?
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    1994 280 Sun Runner

    This is all I could find: http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/1994-sea-ray-sun-runner.65087/
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